Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
Net Loss	$ (4,968)	$ (3,195)	$ (9,241)	$ (5,732)
Loss on foreign currency translation	(1,497)	0	(1,317)
Total comprehensive loss	(6,465)	(3,195)	(10,558)	(5,732)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0		(1)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Synthetic Biologics, Inc. and Subsidiaries	$ (6,465)	$ (3,195)	$ (10,558)	$ (5,731)